Administration of Estates Ordinance (Cap. 33). Country/Territory Saint Helena (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1987 (2009) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Ordinance to make provision for the procedure in respect of the administration of estates. Subject Land & soil Keyword Inheritance Land tenure Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Transfer Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa Abstract This Ordinance concerns the procedures for control of administration of estates of deceased persons. The Supreme Court shall continue to have jurisdiction in all matters concerning the administration of Estates. Every application for a grant of probate or of letters of administration shall be made by affidavit filed with the Registrar of the Supreme Court. The Ordinance defines the duty of every personal representative (i.e. a person to whom a grant is made). Full text English Website www.sainthelena.gov.sh References - Legislation Implemented by Administration of Estates (Forms) Rules (Cap. 33). Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 1986 (2011) Keyword: Inheritance, Land tenure, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Transfer Source: FAO, FAOLEX Administration of Estates Rules, 2009 (L.N. No. 27 of 2009). Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2009 Keyword: Inheritance, Land tenure, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Transfer Source: FAO, FAOLEX